The group that had always colored the K-pop scene with bold concepts and dazzling visuals erased all color and returned.
i-dle (Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi, Shuhua) released their new digital single "Mono (Feat. skaiwater)" and the music video at 6 p.m. on the 27th on various online music sites.
i-dle's "Mono (Feat. skaiwater)" is a new song released about eight months after their mini album No. 8 "We are" released last year. As the title suggests, it borrows the aesthetics of "black and white," and, as described, "the more knowledge increased, the further it moved from essence," stripping away flashy modifiers and prejudice to focus solely on the essence that the "heart" responds to.
"Mono (Feat. skaiwater)" is a song that conveys the message of stepping away from others' gazes and listening more closely to one's essence through i-dle's own musical language. The minimally revealed sounds and sophisticated visuals teased earlier aroused curiosity among domestic and international listeners, and the music video teaser rose to the top ranks on QQ Music's Korean music video chart in China, proving its buzz even before release.
Instead of the intense sound they had shown so far, i-dle chose a subdued, dreamy electronic pop·house genre. The members' vocals flowing over minimal beats are mysterious and sophisticated, and the auto-tuned rap-singing of British rapper skaiwater adds a trendy mood. In this way, i-dle's first group collaboration with an outside artist since debut achieved a successful synergy.
The performance shown in the music video gives a glimpse of the stage. Presenting a mega crew performance with numerous dancers, i-dle elevated the messages of "connection" and "inclusion" into performative art through geometric formations and choreography that links hands with one another.
Putting aside flashy appearances and betting on the essence of "music" and "message," i-dle's confidence that "no matter what modifier you add, the essence does not change" stands out in "Mono (Feat. skaiwater)," which can be heard on various music sites.
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